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The Charade
Indie / Pop

"The Charade"

Stockholm,
Sweden

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The Charade: General Info
Member Since1/24/2006
Band Websiteskippingstonesrecords.com/the_charade
Band MembersIngela Matsson, Magnus Karlsson, Mikael Matsson,
InfluencesBeach Boys, McCarthy, Softrock, Smiths, 60's girlgroups, Marine Girls, Roger Nichols & the Small Circle of Friends, Lovin' Spoonful, Joy Division, Dolly Mixture, Sarah, Essex Green, Brilliant Corners, New Order, The Byrds, C86, The Band, The High Llamas, Motown, Stereolab,The Carpenters, Burt Bacharach, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Valle, Margo Guryan,
Record LabelSkipping Stones records
Type of LabelIndie







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   About The Charade
The Charade will release a new album through Skipping Stones Records in september. It's called KEEPING UP APPEARANCES. It includes among ten other songs "The World Is Going Under" as heard above. This is what John Sakamoto of the Toronto Star says about the tune: "This week's shiny pop entry from Sweden comes courtesy of a jangly trio that, judging by this preview, has developed a knack for pairing bleak lyrics and perversely snappy melodies. This dark/sunny amalgam pays homage to everything from the gentle psychedelic pop of '60s singer-songwriter Margo Guryan to Martha and the Vandellas' rollicking "Heat Wave."

You can download an entire compilation of fantastic popmusic at www.eardrumsmusic.com with a contribution from The Charade called "Ballad Of Uneasy Rider (Loaded Gun)". It's an alternative mix of a track from the forthcoming album. Other bands on the comp are, for example, Hello Saferide, Club 8 and labelmates Celestial. Enjoy!

THE STORY SO FAR: Swedish jangle pop trio the Charade is Ingela Matsson (vocals), ex-Red Sleeping Beauty and Shermans member Mikael Matsson (keyboard, bass, drums), and ex-Happydeadmen member Magnus Karlsson (guitar, vocals). Karlsson met Mikael Matsson at a party in Stockholm in 2004, and due to distance they decided to exchange recordings through e-mail. They issued two albums through Skipping Stones: The Best Is Yet to Come (June 2005) and A Real Life Drama (June 2006). ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The latest album "A Real Life Drama"

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Some words about the "A Real Life Drama" album:

"It seems like there's a new shiny pop group coming out of Sweden every day, though few are as memorable as the Charade." - PASTE MAGAZINE (US)

"right next to The Essex Green and Belle & Sebastian as one of the highly recommended twee/powerpop releases for 2006" - AMPLIFIER (US)

"one of today's best indie bands" - POPCHILD (SPAIN)

"the unabashed guitar pop of "A Tough Decision" wouldn't be out of place on a Teenage Fanclub album. It's all so joyful in fact, it makes me want to skip through fields naked with flowers in my hair." - IS THIS MUSIC (GB)

"Faith wraps it all up into one delectable retro-pop package." 8 out of 10! - POPMATTERS (US)

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astrid





Jun 29 2008 8:56 AM

Hi Charade, we like a lot your music... thanks for the space..
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astrogirl


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Jun 24 2008 7:14 AM

Photobucket

:)
Iowa Super Soccer





Jun 14 2008 6:30 AM

Hello friends.
Just want to tell you that our debut album
"Lullabies To Keep Your Eyes Closed" is available.
Details on our myspace.

regards,
IOWA SUPER SOCCER
Odysseas





Jun 11 2008 3:17 AM

thanx for adding me!! great music!!
congratulations for the victory too.
You deserved it!
AUFA!FIKRI!





Jun 10 2008 3:21 PM

Congrats to the Swedish team for the 2-0 victory ;) Zlatan is brilliant!
My Honey Records





Jun 8 2008 7:00 AM





Meechelle





Jun 2 2008 11:33 PM

I listen to your music everyday. So I wanted to thank you for making my day, everyday.
C: <3
The Chemistry Set UK





Jun 1 2008 12:47 PM

Greetings from London

Really digging your sounds

Good Vibrations!

Black colour master vesrion
Jane





May 8 2008 5:45 AM

Thanks for being a buddy - luv the kinda Lovin Spoonful start to The World Is Going Under, great songs x
Stay (Kashmir Reflection:New EP Free Now!)





May 5 2008 11:27 AM

Hi! Brand new EP for free!!! Hope you like them
Pon fotos sin limite en slide.com GRATIS!!!
cheers.
はな





May 5 2008 9:19 AM

Hello, thanks for adding me.
I love your songs.
asthmatic athlete





May 5 2008 7:33 AM

thank you, that..s a good news! really need some new stuff from you .
)
asthmatic athlete





May 3 2008 12:56 AM

what about the new album?
Glory Crew





Apr 22 2008 11:16 AM

silverdrop





Apr 21 2008 1:07 AM

Hey there!
It was nice to drop by and listen to your songs again, really love them!

You wouldnt by any chance need a supportband for the gig in Stockholm the 3th of May? :)

Silverdrop
Lazy Lorelei





Apr 5 2008 8:23 AM

Hi!
Wow, thanks for the comment you wrote on our account..we appreciate it so much especially coming from our music idols.
Thanks again!
MY RAINING STARS





Mar 28 2008 2:25 AM

Hi "Poppy friends"
Just to tell u that i fell in love with your new song called "keeping up appeara" found on (the excellent) Skipping Stones's profile. A perfect pop tune!
Pop is not Dead!
Lazy Lorelei





Feb 24 2008 3:36 AM

Hello!
What is new with you guys?

~heeowa~
(Lazy Lorelei)
Glory Crew





Feb 20 2008 2:10 AM

Isaac





Feb 16 2008 10:55 AM

Love the tunes! Very well written Indie/pop!!
Bombong





Jan 24 2008 12:05 PM

I don't think the world is going under as long as you make these great songs. Hope a new album is coming soon?
alfie





Jan 21 2008 7:46 PM

thanks for the add...
your music is very good!!!
Trolley





Jan 20 2008 11:19 PM

really good stuff! thanks for the musik!
silverdrop





Jan 19 2008 2:57 AM

Hei!
Takker for vennskap, veldig fine sanger!

Silverdrop
goodbyejoe





Jan 17 2008 6:12 AM

New song The world is gouing under sounds fab - looking forward to the new album - Greetings from germany and hope the world keeps spinning for a while
J
Beatfanatic/Soundscape





Jan 13 2008 11:52 PM

Snygg gitarr groove på The World...

Peace

Turelli aka Beatfanatic
Connie Francis





Jan 12 2008 12:02 PM

Thanks for the add and the lovely music as well. :)
Celestial





Jan 12 2008 5:29 AM

vad fint med ett nytt album. det ser jag verkligen fram emot.

allt gott!
/andreas
goodbyejoe





Jan 11 2008 1:25 PM

the new songs sound good, looking fwd to the cd , have you fixed a release date yet?
Keep your spirits high
and greetings from Germany
J
Beatfanatic/Soundscape





Jan 10 2008 12:11 PM

Grym ny låt! Smooth production!

Peace

Ture
MY RAINING STARS





Jan 5 2008 11:22 PM

happy new year The Charade
"my song" on Skipping Stones Profile is a top indie tune!
TAKASHI





Dec 29 2007 3:30 AM

glad to be a friend.
many thanks :-)
My Father’s Good Name





Dec 27 2007 6:22 AM

Hi,

Just a message to say thank you all so much for the support we have received over the past few months.

It's been great to hear from y'all - for those we haven't spoken to yet feel free to drop us a message or comment anytime to say hey!

We'll be working very hard in '08 to get ourselves out there and playing to each and every one of you.

Have a great time during the holidays and don't do anything that we wouldn't.

Take care and see you in '08

Much love & thanks

MFGN
Club King Kong





Nov 27 2007 8:25 AM

Ako





Nov 26 2007 1:44 AM

Thanks for the add:)
Kevin





Nov 12 2007 9:22 AM

THX
:-)
Club King Kong





Nov 2 2007 6:17 PM

Bombong





Oct 13 2007 1:52 AM

I'm very happy I finally found a copy of The best is yet to come and it's as great as Real life drama. Is there any new music yet to come?
Giraudoux





Oct 7 2007 9:57 AM

Your songs are so joyful with this little slice of bitterness or anxiety that make real good pop - and I love your name too, as it sound to frendh ear as a "false" english word said bay a children who pretends to speak english.
The Rookie Roster


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Oct 5 2007 5:24 PM

God, I love swedish pop !

Take care,

Antoine
Club King Kong





Oct 5 2007 8:56 AM

nonstep radio





Oct 3 2007 12:30 PM

Thanks for the add!
I love sweet tune of Charade.
MIKE ISENBERG of The JETS





Oct 2 2007 11:05 PM

Hey, I have some live concert videos of me and my band up on my page! Check 'em out and let me know what you think!

Rock on my friend!
NORDICLIGHT





Oct 1 2007 1:09 AM

hello.
thanks for the add♥
i love your music!
Emergenza Festival Sweden





Sep 28 2007 1:06 PM

g.vaO





Sep 11 2007 12:47 PM

Beautiful POP! Thanks for the add!
theodore





Sep 7 2007 12:04 PM

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Nerk Twins





Sep 6 2007 11:26 AM

We could buy a shack...Paint the windows black...Lock ourselves inside and try to guess if it were night or day...You're my kind "Either Way"!!!
chatte blanche